Here Are Florida’s Counties With The Most Rabies Cases Since 1997

This is Lafayette’s first reported case since 2009, according to the Florida Department of Health (DOH). Still, it seems alerts are constantly appearing throughout other Florida counties. There have been 61 cases reported statewide in 2013.

If your animal is attacked by a wild, stray or unvaccinated animal, DO NOTexamine your pet for injuries without wearing gloves. DO wash your pet with soap and water to remove saliva from the attacking animal. DO NOTlet your animal come into contact with other animals or people until the situation can be handled by animal control or county health department staff.